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Command Key Symbol ⌘

⌘ is U+2318 PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN and is widely used in Apple interfaces to label the Command key.

Character
Unicode
U+2318

Command Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside ⌘, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the command symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
  1. 1
    Copy

    Press the button to copy ⌘.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

  3. 3
    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

Interface controlsHelp documentationStatus messagesAccessible labels

What Is the Command Symbol?

⌘ is U+2318 PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN and is widely used in Apple interfaces to label the Command key.

Interface controls

Help documentation

Status messages

Accessible labels

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How to Type the Command Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the command symbol without copying it from another page.

Command Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 2318 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ⌘ from this page.

Command Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ⌘ from this page.

Command Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ⌘, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Command Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ⌘, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Command Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2318, then press Enter; otherwise copy ⌘.

Command Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 2318, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ⌘.

Command Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste ⌘ from this page.

Command Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the command symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+2318
Unicode name PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 2318

How to Use and Format the Command Symbol

Format ⌘ according to the specific role defined for Command Key Symbol. ⌘ is U+2318 PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN and is widely used in Apple interfaces to label the Command key. For Command Key Symbol, the encoded form is U+2318; preserve the complete sequence, capitalization, subscripts, superscripts, operator structure, or unit letters exactly as shown. Placement and spacing for command key symbol should follow the scientific, mathematical, editorial, musical, currency, or interface convention required by the actual use.

This page covers ⌘ as keyboard-shortcut notation. The encoded Unicode name is historical, and controls should also state the word “Command.” When command key symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test command key symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar appearance.

  • In interface controls, identify ⌘ as Command Key Symbol and explain the exact role it performs before the reader relies on it.

  • For help documentation, retain the complete sequence U+2318; do not silently replace ⌘ with ⌃.

  • When command key symbol appears in status messages, apply this convention: Give the control a visible label or accessible name that states its action.

  • While preparing accessible labels, compare ⌘ with ⌥ and ⇧, then keep the form whose meaning matches the source.

  • Encode command key symbol as UTF-8 or the numeric references ⌘ and ⌘ so the published text remains searchable and selectable.

  • Give ⌘ the readable label “Command Key Symbol” wherever the surrounding sentence, formula, score, table, or control does not already state the meaning.

  • Test command key symbol in the final font, mobile layout, PDF export, copy workflow, and screen-reader output before release.

Command Symbol Examples

  • Command+C: ⌘C
  • Command+V: ⌘V
  • Save: ⌘S
  • Shortcut ⌘K
  • Accessible label: Command key
  • Unicode sequence for Command Key Symbol: U+2318
  • HTML decimal: ⌘
  • HTML hexadecimal: ⌘
  • CSS escapes: 2318
  • Accessible text label: Command Key Symbol

Common Command Symbol Mistakes

  • Using ⌃ where ⌘ is required changes the intended command key symbol or introduces a different notation.
  • Dropping part of U+2318 while copying command key symbol into interface controls.
  • Applying the wrong convention to command key symbol in help documentation; specifically, leaving the control with no accessible name..
  • Leaving ⌘ unexplained in status messages when the audience may read it as ⌥.
  • Assuming the font used for accessible labels will render command key symbol exactly like the preview on this page.
  • Converting ⌘ into an image even though selectable Unicode text is appropriate for command key symbol.
  • Publishing command key symbol without checking the distinction from ⇧.
  • Using ⌘ as the only accessible name of a button, diagram item, formula token, status message, or technical label.

Command Key Symbol intent boundary

This page covers ⌘ as keyboard-shortcut notation. The encoded Unicode name is historical, and controls should also state the word “Command.”

More About the Command Symbol

⌘ is U+2318 PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN and is widely used in Apple interfaces to label the Command key. For Command Key Symbol, ⌘ is encoded as U+2318, and its Unicode name is PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN. Command Key Symbol is ⌘ (U+2318 PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN). In Apple-oriented shortcut notation, ⌘ identifies the Command modifier and appears in combinations such as Command+C: ⌘C, Command+V: ⌘V, and Save: ⌘S. The historical Unicode name does not change the modern keyboard meaning in this context. This page covers the shortcut mark itself, not the Control key, Option key, or a generic place-of-interest icon. A shortcut must preserve both the modifier and the following key, and interface documentation should also spell out “Command” so the control remains understandable to screen-reader users and people using non-Apple keyboards. When publishing ⌘, keep U+2318 intact, retain the order of multi-key shortcuts, and avoid substituting the Control symbol. The destination font should render the looped mark clearly at small sizes. After export, verify that ⌘ has not become an empty square, a decorative icon, or another keyboard modifier. Additional examples for Command Key Symbol include Unicode sequence for Command Key Symbol: U+2318; HTML decimal: ⌘; HTML hexadecimal: ⌘. A final review should also prevent Assuming the font used for accessible labels will render command key symbol exactly like the preview on this page.; Converting ⌘ into an image even though selectable Unicode text is appropriate for command key symbol.. The page's FAQ adds: Copy the complete sequence ⌘ and verify that every character in U+2318 remains present after pasting. The character ⌘ is encoded as PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN, but modern computer interfaces widely reuse it for the Apple Command key. Use a visible label such as “Command” when the symbol appears in instructions or controls.

Command Symbol FAQ

What is the encoded form of Command Key Symbol?

Command Key Symbol is stored as U+2318; its Unicode character names are PLACE OF INTEREST SIGN.

How should I copy ⌘ for interface controls?

Copy the complete sequence ⌘ and verify that every character in U+2318 remains present after pasting.

Which HTML form reproduces Command Key Symbol?

Use literal UTF-8 ⌘, decimal references ⌘, or hexadecimal references ⌘; do not substitute ⌃.

Why might ⌘ look different in help documentation?

The font or emoji renderer can change shape and spacing, but the encoded sequence U+2318 should remain unchanged.

Can I replace ⌘ with ⌥ or ⇧?

Only when the destination convention explicitly calls for that form. This page covers ⌘ as keyboard-shortcut notation. The encoded Unicode name is historical, and controls should also state the word “Command.”